HOME-CRAFT GLEANINGS

Radio Record, Volume III, Issue 35, 14 March 1930, Page 24

HOME-CRAFT

GLEANINGS

By

GADABOUT

Preserving a Husband NS American puper called "Daily arind" gives the following advice: .A good many husbands are utterly spoilt by mismanagement. Some women keep them constantly in hot water. Others let them freeze by carelessNess and indifference. Some keep them in a stew by irritatdn: words and ways. : «thers roast them. , Some keep them in a "pickle" all th .1 lives. ii Cannot be expected that any husb.ad will be good and tender if minaged in that way, but they are really delicious when properly treated. in selecting a husband you should no. be guided by the silvery appearance, as in buying a mackerel, nor by the 2 ‘on tint, as if you wanted a salmon. 432 sure to select him yourself, as t: os differ, .-O not go to the market for him, as the best are always brought to your auor ove that the linen in which you wrap hua is nicely laundered, with the req:i.ed number of bottons tightly sewn on. Tie him by a strong silk cord called "coifort," us the oue called "duty" is weak. ; Make a clear, steady fire of love, ehcerfulness und neatness. Set him as pear this as seems to agree with him. Ido not be uneasy if he splutters and fizz: s, for some will do this until they aire quite done. Add a little sugar in the form of kisses, but nu vinegar under any circumstances. A little spice improves him, but must . be used with judgment, Do not stick any sharp instrument into him, to see if he is becoming tender, but stir gently, when necessary. You cannot fail to know when he is done. If thus treated you will find that he will be agreeable to you and keep as long as you want, unless you become cureless und set him in a cold place,

For the Handy Man ‘AN electric soldering iron is an absolute boon to the amateur mechanic. It does away with the trouble of the tinning constantly burning off, and the eontinual néed of replacing the iron in the fire. One can be bought for alternating or direct current for any yoltage for a few shillings. The Motorists’ Paradise BEFORE a football match at Pasadena, in California, the authorities awept the streets with a big, portable electric magnet, to ensure puncture-

proof (and consequently unobstructed) roads for the thousands of curs travelling to and from the city. The magnet succeeded in collecting several sackfuls of nails, tacks, and pieces of scrap iron. Make them Last [THE life of bathing caps and shoes can be greatly prolonged if, after each wearing, they are washed in lukewarm water, and thoroughly dried. They should then be dusted over with talcum powder, and kept in a dry, airy place,

Saving Laundry O you know the felt-backed tableeloths that are made of oil-cloth, but yet look like damask? They can be wiped with a damp cloth and need never be tubbed. There is, too, a new waterproof checked gingham that can be wiped clean and even ironed when ereased. It makes charming curtains for the breakfast nook or bathroom. Storm-proof F you want to render an old coat impervious to the heaviest downpour,

first of all mend any holes or tears and sew up the mouths of the outside pockets not provided with flaps. Then in a large bu-ket of soft water put half a pound of sugar of lead (acetate lead), and the same quantity of powdered alum, Stir at intervals until it becomes clear. Then pour it off into another bucket, put the garment in, and allow it to remain for 24+ hours. Then without wringing it, hang it up in the shade to dry, and then give it a good brush. The total cost does not exceed one shilling. and it is invaluable for outdoor work in bad weather.

Hats! "THE right "off-the-face" hats seem to. have come to stay. At least, they have the advantage of being really new, but I prophesy that the backs will become shorter as the season advances to avoid rubbing against furs and fur collars, Trains and Tunnels THE roar of trains passing one another and entering tunnels often terrifies sensitive children when trayel-

ling. It is a good plan to gently place your hands over their ears and play and talk to them at the time to tnitigate the noise and distract their attention.

At Your Service If sou are needing information or advice regarding electrical equipment, "Gadabout" is here to help you. Correspondence will be welcomed. Replies will appear in the next issue that goes to press, or sent by post if a stamped addressed envelope is enclosed, so do not hesitate to write."Gadabout," "Radio Record and Electric Home Journal," P.O. Box 1032, Wellington.